League Play-Off

Mefalsim Arena
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Shuli Segal kicked off to start the match. Mahmud Mushailov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Avinoam Albertman in the 5th minute. 6 minutes into the game, Omen's Noam Saharof nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dima Hasid made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After having played for 9 minutes, Albert Ohayon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Omen's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albert Ohayon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dima Hasid showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albert Ohayon, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Noam Saharof received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Dima Hasid tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 18th minute, FC Mefalsim's Shuli Segal ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Mahmud Mushailov. Mahmud Mushailov yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. 22 minutes into the game, one of FC Mefalsim:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 25th match minute, FC Mefalsim was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paz Aharon to maneuver through the defense. In the 29thth minute of the game Noam Saharof who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Mefalsim's Dima Hasid was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mahmud Mushailov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shuli Segal, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Mahmud Mushailov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shuli Segal in the 36th minute of play. In the 38th minute, one of Omen:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Omen. Shuli Segal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gili Lotz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 47th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dima Hasid. FC Mefalsim's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Noam Saharof made a kick off. Omen's Mahmud Mushailov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Shuli Segal in the 59th minute of play. Noam Saharof might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dima Hasid. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Noam Saharof ran back to his position shaking his head. Mahmud Mushailov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shuli Segal, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 70 minutes into the game, when Shabtay Fliter put in a rough tackle. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 70th minute of the game. One of FC Mefalsim:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Omen:s goal. The goalkeeper, Dima Hasid, was totally fooled by Omen's Antoni Asulin, who 72 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ivry Shen during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Omen's Albert Ohayon got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Noam Saharof received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Dima Hasid tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 82nd minute Noam Saharof shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dima Hasid saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Denis Lezerovich fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Mefalsim's protests and gave Denis Lezerovich a yellow card for diving instead. After 83 played minutes FC Mefalsim got a freekick which was hit by Denis Lezerovich. After a rather tough play, Omen's Mush Rabin got a free kick in the 88th minute. 94 minutes had been played when some careless play by Omen's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Shlomke Berger was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Mefalsim's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Rami Golan almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Omen's Mahmud Mushailov did a great save. After having played for 96 minutes, Avinoam Albertman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Mefalsim's supporters crossed their fingers, but Avinoam Albertman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.